2784, NSW

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population of seniors has risen since 2011, there are also much higher rates of de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. The use of other languages at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to most areas. This trend of higher education has risen steadily since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,765, which is higher than most similar areas. There has been a significant increase in high-earning households since 2011.

While few people need help with daily activities, the area has a much higher rate of long-term and mental health conditions than the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than those in most other areas. A high number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Families with children are common, and households typically contain 2.5 people. There are fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, as many more people own their homes outright.

Working from home has become very common, with 35.5% of the workforce doing so. Most people rely on cars, as commuting by public transport has fallen sharply since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health, education, and public administration.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, particularly in terms of education and job skills, placing it above about 80% to 90% of similar areas.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with very low walkability. Residents are far more likely to be far from groceries, schools, and health services than those in the rest of the state.